Wandie Ortiz

I love drawing and painting animals, children, seascapes and anything else that catches my fancy using color combinations most commonly found in the Caribbean. I like to instill a playful, lighthearted and carefree feel to each of my illustrations. Life can be very serious at times and art is where I can play and explore.

A few things about me...I adore my Dachshund, Spencer, and my Peachfaced Lutino Lovebird named Beckham. I went to high school in the Western corner of the island surrounded by beaches and a vibrant surfing community. I love the ocean and it's colors. While creating, ...

I love drawing and painting animals, children, seascapes and anything else that catches my fancy using color combinations most commonly found in the Caribbean. I like to instill a playful, lighthearted and carefree feel to each of my illustrations. Life can be very serious at times and art is where I can play and explore.

A few things about me...I adore my Dachshund, Spencer, and my Peachfaced Lutino Lovebird named Beckham. I went to high school in the Western corner of the island surrounded by beaches and a vibrant surfing community. I love the ocean and it's colors. While creating, I love listening to music I can dance to. I'm a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators).